A tongue-in-cheek countdown of the habits, behaviours and tell-tale signs associated with having a girlfriend who’s a bit more “one of the lads” than stereotypically glamorous.

From practical choices and blokey hobbies to intimidating energy, strong opinions and accidentally acting more like your mate than your partner, this episode dives headfirst into the stereotypes, clichés and relationship dynamics people instantly recognise.

As always, the takes are exaggerated, the logic is questionable, and the banter does most of the heavy lifting.

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The World Cup of World Cup Winners gets underway with Groups A–D, as champions from across the history of The World Cup Of return for one final showdown.

After 32 episodes, hundreds of entries and countless arguments, the winners now go head-to-head in the biggest and most chaotic tournament we’ve ever done.

From legendary football shirts and unforgettable cultural icons to bizarre objects, stereotypes, moments and complete nonsense, this opening round brings together some of the strongest contenders the show has ever seen.

Every category is represented. Every era of the podcast gets touched. And as always, once the debates begin, logic doesn’t last long.

This is where the ultimate tournament begins — and the stakes have never been higher.

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The World Cup of Black Dudes gets underway with Groups A–D, bringing together some of the most iconic, influential, entertaining and unforgettable black men across sport, music, culture, TV and beyond.

From football legends like Sol Campbell and pioneers such as Uriah Rennie, to global cultural icons like Snoop Dogg, Richard Pryor, Michael Jackson and Michael Jordan, this opening episode wastes no time throwing huge contenders into the mix.

We also get into larger-than-life personalities like Mike Tyson, Chris Eubank Snr, cult favourites such as Brian Belo, and plenty more names that instantly spark memories, debates and stories.

As always, the criteria is loose — impact, charisma, recognisability, legacy and pure presence all come into play as we decide who deserves to progress.

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The World Cup of Football Shirts gets underway with Groups A–D, bringing together some of the most iconic, nostalgic and unforgettable kits ever worn.

From the legendary Arsenal Bruised Banana and the classic Manchester United blue snowflake, to timeless shirts like Napoli Mars, West Germany 1990, Liverpool’s silver Candy kit, Brazil 1998, and Newcastle 1996, this opening episode is packed with football nostalgia from start to finish.

Some shirts are loved because of the design. Others because of the players, moments and eras attached to them. And some somehow manage to be both iconic and completely ridiculous at the same time.

As always, the criteria is loose — design, nostalgia, cultural impact and pure “that shirt was unbelievable” energy all come into play as we decide who deserves to progress.

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The World Cup of Gingers gets underway with Groups A–D, bringing together some of the most iconic, recognisable and unforgettable redheads ever assembled.

From royalty like Prince Harry to cult favourites like Crazy Ginger Cabbie, from childhood institution Ronald McDonald to modern internet names like Angry Ginge, this opening episode wastes no time throwing serious contenders into the mix.

We also get into global figures like J.K. Rowling, sporting names such as Oliver Kahn, music icons like Mick Hucknall, and plenty more ginger representatives from sport, TV, music and complete chaos.

Some feel like nailed-on favourites. Others spark debates no one saw coming. And as always, once the arguments start, logic doesn’t last long.

The criteria is loose — fame, impact, recognisability, legacy and pure ginger presence all come into play as we decide who deserves to progress.

This is where the tournament begins — and it only gets more ridiculous from here.

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The World Cup of the Letter E gets underway with Groups A–D, where anything and everything beginning with “E” is thrown into the tournament and judged far more seriously than it has any right to be.

From Ecstasy and England to Eggs and Euro 96, this opening episode sets the tone with a mix of obvious contenders and completely unexpected entries. Along the way, things take a turn into the surreal with topics like erotic fiction, proving early on that no category is off-limits.

Some feel like nailed-on winners. Others spark debates no one saw coming. And as always, logic doesn’t last long once the arguments get going.

The criteria is loose — impact, nostalgia, cultural relevance, usefulness and pure chaos all come into play as we try to decide what deserves to progress.

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The World Cup of Men gets underway with Groups A–D, diving into the different types, personalities and archetypes you come across in real life, nights out and everywhere in between.

From nomads and rastas to truck drivers and the effortlessly cool bastards everyone knows, this opening episode throws together a mix of characters that instantly spark opinions.

We also get into the chaos of compulsive liars, the rise of manosphere men, and the respect (and pressure) that comes with being a super dad — all very different types, all somehow competing in the same tournament.

As always, this isn’t about individuals — it’s about the archetypes, the stereotypes and the shared experiences people recognise straight away. The criteria is loose, the debates move quickly, and no category stays safe for long.

This is where it all starts — setting the tone before the tournament really opens up.

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World Cup of Women – Groups A–D

The World Cup of Women gets underway with Groups A–D, diving into the different types, personalities and archetypes you come across in real life, nights out, holidays and everywhere in between.

From mods and travellers to garage girls, party girls and the kind of “11/10 neckbreakers” that stop conversations mid-sentence, this opening episode introduces a mix of categories that everyone instantly recognises.

We get into the world of table service girls, the rise of Dubai real estate types, and the kinds of characters that always seem to come with a story attached.

As always, this isn’t about judging individuals — it’s about the archetypes, the stereotypes, and the shared experiences people instantly recognise. The criteria is loose, the debates move quickly, and opinions don’t last long before being challenged.

This is where the tournament begins — setting the tone before things get even more chaotic.

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If this feels familiar already, wait until the rest of the draw unfolds.

The World Cup of 1998 – Groups A–D

The World Cup of 1998 kicks off with Groups A–D, taking us straight back to one of the most iconic years of the late 90s.

From the chaos of England vs Argentina and everything that came with it, to peak TV moments with Johnny Vaughan and Denise Van Outen, this episode is packed with the kind of memories that instantly transport you back.

We relive the shock of Geri leaving the Spice Girls, the glory of Arsenal winning the double, and the cultural impact of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels — all while Alright Fans casually drops in one of his own personal milestones from 1998 that probably should’ve stayed private.

This is what the World Cup of 1998 is all about — football, music, film, TV and real-life moments all colliding into one ridiculous, nostalgia-heavy tournament.

As always, the criteria is loose. Impact, nostalgia, cultural relevance and pure “I remember exactly where I was” factor all come into play as we try to decide what truly defines the year.

This episode sets the tone for the tournament — big moments, bigger memories, and constant debates over what really mattered most.

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The World Cup of Shit Jobs – Groups A–D

The World Cup of Shit Jobs gets underway with Groups A–D, shining a light on the roles people either avoid at all costs… or find themselves stuck explaining at parties.

From the emotional weight of an undertaker to the grim reality of a portaloo cleaner, from the thankless existence of a traffic warden to the relentless hustle of a looky looky man, this tournament covers jobs that test patience, dignity, sanity — or all three at once.

We also get into roles that come with power but just as much pressure, like being Prime Minister, alongside jobs that are physically and mentally draining, such as slaughterhouse work. Some are difficult, some are misunderstood, and some just feel like there’s no upside whatsoever.

As always, the criteria is up for debate. Pay, stress, public perception, working conditions and pure “I couldn’t do that” factor all come into play as we try to decide what truly makes a job terrible.

This episode sets the tone for the tournament — honest, uncomfortable at times, but full of opinions everyone secretly has.

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• The World Cup of Horrible Words / Phrases
• The World Cup of 2025
• The World Cup of Liquids
• The World Cup of Forgotten Fashion
• The World Cup of Things You Don’t See (Anymore)
• The World Cup of Special Days
• The World Cup of Forgotten TV Shows
• The World Cup of Insults
• The World Cup of Hard People
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